Government of Ministry of Environment & Forests Northern Regional Office, Bays No.24-25, Dakshin Marg Sector-31A, Chandigarh-160030 F.No.: 9-PBB947/2011-CHA Dated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 To FC-cum-Secretary (Forests), Government of Punjab, Department of Forests, Mini Secretariat, Sector-9, Chandigarh.

Sub: Diversion of 0.0114 hectare of forestland for construction of approach road to retail outlet by Mis Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited at village BAGRIAN on - road, Kms 13.5-14, Us within the jurisdiction of Forest Division and District , Punjab. Sir, Kindly refer to Government of Punjab letter NO.FCAl1980/5132/1054 dated 11th December, 2011 and Nodal Officer, FCA & CCF(FC) letter NO.FCAl1980/5132/413 dated 16th April 2012 on the above mentioned subject seeking prior approval of the Central Government for diversion of forest land for non- forestry purpose in accordance with section-2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

After careful consideration of the proposal of the State Government, In-principle approval of the competent authority is hereby conveyed for diversion of 0.0114 hectare of forestland for the above mentioned project subject to following conditions:

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The compliance on the above may be submitted at the earliest. The use of forest land will not be allowed till final approval is accorded. Yours faithfully, ':,\ 1\...---:::'-' - (S.K. Sehrawat) I/C Add!. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Central) Copy to:- 1. The ADGF (FC), Ministry of Environment & Forests, Paryavaran Bhawan, New Delhi. 2. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Forest Complex, Sector-68, Mohali, Punjab. 3. Divisional Forest Officer, Forest Division and District Sangrur, Punjab. 4. Sales Officer, Sangrur. Mis Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Sangrur, Punjab. ~uardfile